The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing a new chapter in Title 11 of the Arizona Revised Statutes that specifically addresses the formation and operation of broadband service district authorities in counties with populations between 200,000 and 210,000. This new authority would be responsible for expanding and maintaining broadband infrastructure, securing funding, and establishing performance guidelines, while explicitly prohibiting the deployment of last-mile residential broadband and the levying of new taxes. The authority would be recognized as a public, political, and municipal corporation, providing it with certain legal protections.

Key procedural updates include the requirement for petitioners to submit an application to the county board of supervisors, which must hold a public hearing to approve or deny the formation of the authority. The governing board of the authority would consist of five to seven members representing various stakeholders and would be tasked with adopting bylaws, managing funds, and preparing annual reports on its activities. Definitions for terms such as "authority," "board," "broadband service," and "infrastructure" would also be established to clarify the authority's scope and responsibilities.